Missing Marathon County man found

A cognitively disabled Stratford man missing since Monday morning has been found safe at a hotel in Abbotsford.

Marathon County Sheriff's Lt. Dale Wisniewski said Tuesday that Erik McCarthy, 27, was found unharmed and in good spirits at the Abby Inn.

McCarthy was reported missing Monday morning by family members concerned for his safety, Wisniewski said. A person called in a tip this morning that McCarthy had been seen Monday walking on Highway 13 between Colby and Abbotsford, and the man was found at about 8:45 a.m. today, Wisniewski said.

Wisniewski said McCarthy, who complained of sore feet when he was found by officers, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield as a precaution and will be released to family members this morning.

No charges will be filed in the incident.

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Missing Marathon County man found

A cognitively disabled Stratford man missing since Monday morning has been found safe at a hotel in Abbotsford. Marathon County Sheriff's Lt. Dale Wisniewski said Tuesday that Erik McCarthy, 27, was

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